Lawndale's 22nd annual Dia de los Muertos exhibition features locally and nationally known artists' interpretations of the traditional tin devotional painting practice known in Mexico as the retablo.
This costume is an official Animal Planet costume and comes with everything in the picture with the exception of the adorable baby.
It’s available online from Walgreens for $24.99.
I saw this pinata on my way home from work and thought it would be perfect for my daughter's halloween/birthday party. So I took my chances to stop and ask for the price. I was floored to hear that this oversized pumpkin was selling for $20.00. The eyes are crooked, but either way it's going to get smashed to pieces, so I could care less. I have to take a picture of this shop/house I stumbled upon because their other pinata themes are well made and reasonably priced as well. I may have found the spot to buy pinatas on the cheap that don't look cheap. I'll know for sure the day of the party after I see how it holds up. I'll follow up.
As of late, I've been searching the internetz for our favorite picture book characters. I stumbled upon Goodnight Moon props which are extremely cool to have while reading the book to your tot, we also brought pigeon home from Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus, and of course we have Elmo, Curious George, and the regular characters. Just having the dolls next to us while reading livens our reading time to another level. My daughter enjoys holding on to them, and moving them from side to side as if they're the one who's doing the talking. 
This is the latest book to our growing book collection, and it's already one of my favorites. 
Thanks to a good friend of mine who's a zoo member, the munchkin and I are doing Zoo Boo for free this Sunday. I really need to jump on the zoo member bandwagon because I'm done paying $10.00 per visit. I'm really looking for to this, especially since the weather is suppose to be fall like, last time we hit up the zoo I got a tan on top of my tan, it was horrible hot. So I'm thrilled we finally get a chance to break out our winter/fall hats. I'm hoping for some amazing photos.
Wonderwild, Houston's first arts-themed party playground for kids is hosting two Halloween parties. On Friday, October 30, there will be live bands, a children's costume parade, art activities, musical performances and more. On Saturday, October 31, there's a little monsters' disco featuring DJ Spooky Pants. Adult enter free, kids are $13 to $15 (depending on age). Tickets MUST be purchased before the event; NO tickets will be sold at the door.
This Saturday the youngin' and I are heading out to Katy to visit Dewberry Farm. Since becoming a parent I decided I want to cram in as many fun/cool things to do during fall and especially in the month of October; simply because it's my favorite month,so Dewberry was added to the calender.
Brazos Bookstore is please to present John Grogen, who signs and discusses his book, Marley Goes to School. This is a free event, so bring the kiddos over so they can own a book personally signed to them. This all goes down Sept. 17, 2009.
Will your little guy don argyle patterns for fall? If so, Nordstrom has this fitting sweater on sale for $15.90, regular $32.00. Get it while you still can.
While driving home from the book store this afternoon, I noticed two McDonalds' employees passing out coupons on the side of the road, I pick one up and it was for a free angus burger (no purchase necessary). I'm not sure if everyone gets down with packing on 820 calories in one serving, not including the fries, but if you have an appreciation for gourmet burgers try one for free at a McDonalds near you. 
I've decided to throw a Halloween/birthday soiree for my goblin. It took my husband and I a while to figure out exactly what we were going to do for her 2nd birthday, but now that we know, we're siked about purchasing all the little things that will make this monster bash a killer. I will post more about the party later.
NCM Fathom, Warner Home Video and Turner Classic Movies present The Wizard of Oz 70th Anniversary Hi-Def Event featuring the first ever High Definition presentation in movie theatres nationwide of The Wizard of Oz. This One Night Event will take place in over 440 movie theatres nationwide on Wednesday, September 23rd at 7:00 p.m. (local time).
